timcc Loc: Virginia

In May, my wife and I went on a small-ship cruise that circumnavigated the island, and we had a great time. The Cuban people were very friendly and willingly had their pictures taken (without asking for payment -- the exception were those that dressed up for posing, and we ignored those). We were normally with a small group, but I spent a considerable amount of time wandering the streets of Santiago and other towns/cities on my own, and never had any issues or concerns.

I carried a Sony a6000 and 4 lenses in a backpack, but rarely took the 16-70 f/4 off my camera. You will need a wide angle for street shots, which will probably make up most of your images. There are endless photo opportunities of all kinds, from the colorful old American cars and historical sites to the dilapidated old buildings in the cities and horse-drawn carts common in the countryside.

I think some of the security worries expressed by some in earlier posts are overblown. If you are careful and act reasonably, you too will have a great time in Cuba.

K7DJJ Loc: Spring Hill, FL

I was there last week and no one even looked at me when I took photos. It is a very friendly and seemed safe to me.